What Does a Stock Miata Need to Handle the Track?
- Hawk DTC-60 Front
- Hawk DTC-30 Rear
- ATE Type 200 Brake Fluid
The camber in this car has me frustrated because I'm used to bigger numbers. In the couple of races I did WC I ran almost 4 in the front. This car I get -1.4 Camber front and -0.6 Camber Rear but apparently that's about right with oem equipment. Hopefully will get some more when I install the suspension.
The front wheels are usually the limiting factor with camber. You can trade away caster to get more, but you’re probably not goint to get more than 2 degrees. The solution is extended lower ball joints. The rear is usually capable of 3 degrees or more without any changes.
Sidebar: I wonder if we should create a sticky for noob/beginner track prep. No Xida, Hoosiers or Aero, just the very basics to buy a Craigslist car and do your first couple of track days.
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And no, i really don't. I'm not sure why it's coming across that way or why you seem to be more sensitive about it than others? I think you're great, settle down. <3 I just avoid replying/talking to those people that i've developed any sort of discontent with. We're good. 10/10 would buy a beer for.
Sure you can, ask me how I know. Depends on power, grip level, ambient temp and the driver course.
Sidebar: I wonder if we should create a sticky for noob/beginner track prep. No Xida, Hoosiers or Aero, just the very basics to buy a Craigslist car and do your first couple of track days.
Sidebar: I wonder if we should create a sticky for noob/beginner track prep. No Xida, Hoosiers or Aero, just the very basics to buy a Craigslist car and do your first couple of track days.
Fair play, but you're not exactly the "average" driver around here haha. Especially not a newer AutoX/HPDE driver.
I think this would be helpful to many. Especially now with used Billy's being so cheap, making a "beginner" HPDE car is as simple and as cheap as ever.
Fair play, but you're not exactly the "average" driver around here haha. Especially not a newer AutoX/HPDE driver.
Fair play, but you're not exactly the "average" driver around here haha. Especially not a newer AutoX/HPDE driver.
This forum took a turn about 6 years ago, becoming far more racer oriented. There were always a few smart gear head types here but they were often drowned out by the hoards of members with very little knowledge or experience.
That situation has flipped so the legacy members that contribute the bulk of the data driven info stored here suppress the noise. So MT has become the How To Fast Miata bible, for better or worse. It's wearing to have to field
those same questions. But we are all driven to strengthen and expand the community, not exclude. So we either complain and do nothing or start the long process of collating and indexing the info stored here.
Personally, I have a strong allergic reaction when anyone in my sphere complains but does not offer a solution. Do something or shut up. I complain about the indexing thing myself so it's time to start work on it. Anyone here that cares to help will be welcome.
Jacob's "first track day" is a good place to start.
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